SMOKERS in Merthyr Tydfil are being urged to use this year’s No Smoking Day as an incentive to kick the habit.

Cwm Taf Health Board and Stop Smoking Wales are encouraging smokers to think ahead and plan a way to kick the habit on March 9.

Nicola John, public health director for Cwm Taf Health Board, said: “More than 30% of adults in Merthyr Tydfil smoke and research has shown that over two thirds of them would like to quit. No Smoking Day provides an excellent opportunity for them to do that.”